Jordan built the weight loss program at Midi and has overseen care for thousands of women, with a focus on weight loss at midlife
The short answer: GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, and others) can change normal hydration patterns through reduced thirst signaling, slowed gastric emptying, reduced fluid intake from suppressed appetite, and GI side effects that increase fluid loss
Targeted research on GLP-1s and pelvic floor dysfunction is limited
At a basic level, compounded semaglutide cannot be exactly the same as Ozempic, simply because its not made by Novo Nordisk, which is the only company that has received approval for medications that contain semaglutide: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus
Heart rate effects should be evaluated in the context of overall tolerability and treatment goals